Does Boehner Have The Votes?
Think Progress tallies the numbers and it appears (at this moment) that Boehner is one R vote short. So... will he manage to twist some Tea Party arms and avoid…
Beware Of Murdoch Employees Bearing Gifts
Murdoch and Company are completely disgusting. In July 2000, eight-year-old Sarah Payne was abducted and murdered by a man named Roy Whiting. Her mother, Sara, considered News of the World…
Tea Party Logic: Winning Is Losing And Losing Is Winning
Every time I read, or listen to, Republicans discuss the Debt Limit I immediately think of Alice In Wonderland. "I think I should understand that better, if I had it…
Murdoch And Parliment
If you're watching keep us informed in this thread! First up, Murdoch team's request to read an opening statement was denied.
Whistleblower’s Death Added To Murdoch Scandal
I'm not surprised. Truthfully, I lost the ability to be surprised about this scandal a week ago. In another twist in the News Of The World scandal, a former reporter…
Dan Savage vs. Marcus Bachmann
Let me begin by saying that I had no opinion, whatsoever, about Michelle Bachmann's husband. I had no idea who he was. I first saw him on TV as I…
Rebekah Brooks Arrested
This seems like a pretty big deal given her prestigious position and close ties to Rupert Murdoch. Updated at 9:17 a.m.: Rebekah Brooks has been arrested by police investigating allegations…
“The Marriage Vow: A Declaration of Dependence upon MARRIAGE and FAMILY”
There's a new pledge in Republicanville, "The Marriage Vow: A Declaration of Dependence upon MARRIAGE and FAMILY" (emphasis in the original), and Michele Bachmann is the first to sign! Most…
I Don’t See How Republicans Can Vote To Raise The Debt Ceiling And Keep Their Base
I always knew the Debt Ceiling was going to be a problem for Republicans because... hey, the word debt is in the title. But wouldn't it be nice (and responsible)…
Couldn’t Make This Up – Tea Party Summer Camp
OMG! Via Gawker: Max Read — Is your child's summer camp a bit too... Kenyan, let's say? Don't worry! There's still space at the weeklong "Tampa Liberty School," a camp…
A Question About Doom And Gloom
There was a theme to this weeks Republican debate. Doom. We are doomed because of Obama. Our economy is doomed. Medicare and Social Security are doomed. Our grandchildren are doomed.…
Guns And Al Qaeda – Seems Like A Problem
This is embarrassing and dangerous: In a video released today Al Qaeda spokesman Adam Gadahn encourages terrorists to use American gun shows to arm themselves for potential Mumbai-style attacks. Gadahn's…
NY-26 Election
Hochul wins!!!!!! Thanks GOP!